System Pics 2016

Rackit, Ian

You both have mighty impressive systems. Brilliant. 

sihctr posted:

David02 posted:

sihctr posted:

Here is my first attempt with pictures, hopefully all goes well!

 

I'm pretty sure the acoustics would work much better in the other direction, 

I'm pretty sure they wouldn't. It' something I've tried a number of times, and it's my single certainty in audio: speakers work usually better on the longer wall across the shorter one. But it's a matter of taste, anyway. The room looks nice and functional: why spoil it?

DrMark posted:

(..) for some unknown reason, it began to die (..)

It's not unknown, it's called life.

Ciao Mark, quando vieni a Milano? Our guest room is cozy and renovated, and there's a nice vintage vinyl system waiting...

Max

rackkit posted:

No changes since last years addition the IKEA AV unit & the plant. The plant has changed though, there's a lot less of it. Need green fingered advice...

All the struggle to find a rega TT perfectly matching the maple finish of the Fraim, and then you spoil it all with the red display of that eerie CDP...

(Mine is only envy: gorgeous system and beautiful pics, I don't know which I envy more..)

M

I had re-arranged and placed the NAP155xs at the corner, away from the main rack due to the speaker cable is only 4m length. Better cabling and managed to ensure the interconnects not touching the power cable. Better sounding anyway...

achique99 posted:

I had re-arranged and placed the NAP155xs at the corner, away from the main rack due to the speaker cable is only 4m length. Better cabling and managed to ensure the interconnects not touching the power cable. Better sounding anyway...

Nice ALLAES

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SuperNait 1 with CD5italic, NAT05 FM tuner, Sonos connect for Spotify, Fraimlite and Allaes.

Update: Sold the LP12, Stageline, Flatcap, Custum Design WMB1, small Fraimlite, Okki Nokki RCM,  and all other vinyl related products as well as my lp collection. Totally happy and pure serenity with my digital gear/FM.

Massimo Bertola posted:

sihctr posted:

David02 posted:

sihctr posted:

Here is my first attempt with pictures, hopefully all goes well!

 

I'm pretty sure the acoustics would work much better in the other direction, 

I'm pretty sure they wouldn't. It' something I've tried a number of times, and it's my single certainty in audio: speakers work usually better on the longer wall across the shorter one. But it's a matter of taste, anyway. The room looks nice and functional: why spoil it?

In my room its the same,  across the short section has its challenges but across the short length give my room the best balance.  Firing down the long length gives way too much bass when seated near the back wall,  I calculated the standing wave modes & its a double corner hit,  its OK with the listening position moved 1.5m to 2m into the room but that doesn't do much for WAF. 

Mike-B posted:

Massimo Bertola posted:

sihctr posted:

David02 posted:

sihctr posted:

Here is my first attempt with pictures, hopefully all goes well!

 

I'm pretty sure the acoustics would work much better in the other direction, 

I'm pretty sure they wouldn't. It' something I've tried a number of times, and it's my single certainty in audio: speakers work usually better on the longer wall across the shorter one. But it's a matter of taste, anyway. The room looks nice and functional: why spoil it?

In my room its the same,  across the short section has its challenges but across the short length give my room the best balance.  Firing down the long length gives way too much bass when seated near the back wall,  I calculated the standing wave modes & its a double corner hit,  its OK with the listening position moved 1.5m to 2m into the room but that doesn't do much for WAF. 

same here, short length give best balance, along the long length bass is boom boom boom. But practically the set up shown in the picture is best.

Really like you're room/set up Rackkit, looks very lovely and serene. 

My system does actually contain some Naim, if you look hard enough

sunbeamgls posted:

My system does actually contain some Naim, if you look hard enough

 

The pic is a bit grainy so dont see any Naim Nice a Linn Trikan Center speaker!

My first post for some time prompted by the arrival of my destination speakers 

They took the scenic route from Naim HQ to their spiritual home, but they were well loved by John and Gary on the way. Thanks to you both,

Paul.

(system details in my profile)

Vauxhall mkII posted:

My first post for some time prompted by the arrival of my destination speakers 

 

 

They took the scenic route from Naim HQ to their spiritual home, but they were well loved by John and Gary on the way. Thanks to you both,

Paul.

(system details in my profile)

 

I like the look of that, Paul. Very nice. Symmetry between speakers and hanging pictures, too. 

Mike

MDS posted:

I like the look of that, Paul. Very nice. Symmetry between speakers and hanging pictures, too. 

Mike

Thanks Mike. After I posted, I've centred the pictures above the speakers, not that I have tendencies or anything  

Thge Little Dot is proving absolutely delightful, Subtle, and totally engrossing in effect. Not expensive enough for what it brings. Very gratifying!

And uses less power than your average DAC!

Best wishes from George

Ian F posted:

Changed the configuration a few months back but wasn't happy with the way it sounded.  This set up has been in place for over a month now and is absolutely rocking!  Now just waiting for the 300 to be called up for its DR conversion, followed by the upgrade to SL speaker cables in the summer and that should be it - the end of a 25 year journey......until the next time!

Cheers,

Ian

 

Looking good Ian. Glad to hear that she's rocking and rolling. You have some tasty treats coming north by the sound of it.

No point me posting a picture. My system has lost something visually, following a recent rebuild - the Naim fairy dust.

Enjoy.

John.

Massimo Bertola posted:

rackkit posted:

No changes since last years addition the IKEA AV unit & the plant. The plant has changed though, there's a lot less of it. Need green fingered advice...

All the struggle to find a rega TT perfectly matching the maple finish of the Fraim, and then you spoil it all with the red display of that eerie CDP...

(Mine is only envy: gorgeous system and beautiful pics, I don't know which I envy more..)

M

Thanks Max. It was pure luck that a used Maple finished P9 came my way - honestly!

I've got a spare plinth that was originally in Beech, that i've now sprayed Black so i'm experimenting with the idea of trying that in place of the Maple for a bit of fun.

Robiwan posted:

Really like you're room/set up Rackkit, looks very lovely and serene. 

Compliments much appreciated Robinwan!

Hi Rackkit,

Why did you go for the Rega CDP rather than one of Naim's to go with the rest of your system?

 ATB Ray

I think it's because this gives great symmetry! Just look: 2 regas, 4 naims, 2 regas.

thebigfredc posted:

Hi Rackkit,

Why did you go for the Rega CDP rather than one of Naim's to go with the rest of your system?

 ATB Ray

Hi Fred. I started with a CDX2/XPS2/Hi-Line before but had a demo of the Rega and from the first few notes, i knew there was no going back. The CDX2/XPS2 was very good but the Isis is on a different level. The Naim had great drive & rhythm but the Rega really digs out the textures of instruments better while still doing the rest. I also gained a shelf with the Rega being a one box unit!  

It also has a USB DAC input that i use to hook up to a Mac Mini for internet radio or downloaded files (only up to 16/44 though). I recently upgraded the stock IC (Rega's Couple) for some Mavros Atlas and that's really opened up things another notch.  Just wish i'd done that sooner! 

Olek_K posted:

I think it's because this gives great symmetry! Just look: 2 regas, 4 naims, 2 regas.

Almost correct Olek!